Disparities in Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescribing for Women With Intellectual Disabilities.

Charis Bontoft; Indermeet Sawhney; Asif Zia; Danielle Adams

doi:10.1111/jar.70192

March 1, 2026

Disparities in Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescribing for Women With Intellectual Disabilities.

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Key Points

The aim is to examine the differences in hormone replacement therapy prescribing for women with intellectual disabilities compared to those without.
Comparative analysis of hormone replacement therapy prescription rates between women with intellectual disabilities and those without.
Examination of access to menopause care services for women with intellectual disabilities.
Women with intellectual disabilities were significantly less likely to receive hormone replacement therapy.
The findings indicate a pronounced disparity in menopause care services for this population.

Implication

Analysis reveals inequities in menopause care for women with intellectual disabilities, suggesting need for improved access.

Abstract

Women with LD were substantially less likely to receive HRT, suggesting a marked inequity in menopause care. Recommendations are made to improve recognition, treatment access and outcomes.

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Bontoft et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Disparities in Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescribing for Women With Intellectual Disabilities.

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Disparities in Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescribing for Women With Intellectual Disabilities.

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